Punjab Introduces New Law to Scrap Old, Unfit Vehicles

At a glance

Punjab government has enacted a new law to scrap old and unfit vehicles.
Vehicles with expired registration or no fitness certificate will be targeted.
Designated public and private centres will dismantle and recycle the vehicles.

Story so far

To combat air pollution and remove unsafe vehicles from the roads, the Punjab government has introduced a new vehicle scrapping policy. The measure comes as an amendment to the Motor Vehicles Ordinance, approved by the Governor of Punjab, and is aimed at creating a formal system for recycling end-of-life vehicles.

Latest development

The Punjab government has approved a new ordinance to scrap old, unserviceable, and polluting vehicles across the province. The law, which is now in effect, targets vehicles with expired registrations, those failing fitness or emissions tests, and vehicles damaged in accidents.

Sources and updates

Express News - Youtube

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Pakistan Observer

Punjab to Scrap Unfit, End-of-Life Vehicles Under New Law

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